Instruction Sheet

General Purpose pH/ORP Sensor Sensors

LIQ_MAN_ABR_3900 October 2014

General Purpose pH/ORP Sensor

Specifications Figure 1. 3900 Insertion/Submersion Sensor

Sensor Type: General purpose 3900

Measured Range:
pH AccuGlass 0-14
ORP -1500 to +1500 mV
Percent Linearity Over pH Range:
Range Linearity
0-7 97%
1-7 98%
4-7 98%
7 - 10 99%
7 - 12 97%
7 - 13 96%
Materials of ORP: Platinum
7 - 14 95%
Process Connections:
Operating Temperature: -10 to 100C (14 to 212F) Front facing: 34 and 1 MNPT
Automatic temperature compensation -10 to 100C (14
Rear facing: 1 MNPT
to 212F)
Integral Cable: 32 ft (10m) cable with integral SMART
Maximum Pressure: 790 kPa [abs] (100 psig) at 100C
preamp; 15 ft (4.7m) cable without preamp sensor
(212F) CRN rating: 60 psig up to 100C (212F).
VP8 Cable: use 24281-XX, 2.5 ft (.8m) to 100 ft (31m)
Materials of Construction: stainless steel, glass, Teflon,
polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and EPDM Weight/Shipping Weight: 0.45 kg/0.9 kg (1 lb/2 lb)

OPERATIONAL NOTE
The 3900 Sensor responds to changes in pH at a minimum conductivity of 0.1mS/cm in deionized water. Sample flow rate must be
controlled to 2 gph (7.6L/hr). The offset is approximately -0.2 pH after 3 months at ambient temperature.

CAUTION: SENSOR/PROCESS APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY

The wetted sensor materials may not be compatible with process com position and operating conditions. Application compat ibility
is entirely the responsibility of the user.

WARNING
Before removing the sensor, be absolutely certain that the process pressure is reduced to 0 psig and the process temperature is
lowered to a safe level!
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CAUTION
The solution used during calibration is an acid and should be handled with care. Follow the directions of the acid manufacturer. Wear
the proper protective equipment. Do not let the solution come in contact with skin or clothing. If contact with skin is made, immedi-
ately rinse with clean water.

ATEX DIRECTIVE: Special Conditions for safe use

1. All pH/ORP sensors have a plastic enclosure which must only be cleaned with a damp cloth to avoid the danger due to a build up of
an electrostatic charge.
2. All pH/ORP sensor models are intended to be in contact with the process fluid and may not meet the 500V r.m.s. a.c. test to earth.
This must be taken into consideration at installation.

Storage
1. It is recommended that electrodes be stored in their
original shipping containers until needed.
2. Do not store at temperatures below -10C (14F).
3. Electrodes should be stored with a protective cap
containing KCl solution (PN 9210342).
4. For overnight storage, immerse the sensor in tap
water or 4 pH buffer solution.
5. pH glass electrodes slowly deteriorate in storage. There
is no specific expiration date. However, the calibration
procedure described below should be followed to
determine that the sensor calibrates properly.
Electrode preparation
1. Remove electrode from shipping container.
2. Remove the protective boot covering the electrode bulb.
3. Rinse away salt film with clean water, then shake the
electrode so that the internal solution fills the bulb,
thus removing any air trapped there.
Installation
For sensor orientation, see Figure 2.
For sensor dimensions, see Figure 3.
For mounting options, see Figures 4-7.
For wiring, see Figures 8-41.
For additional wiring information, please visit our website
at www.emersonprocess.com/raihome/liquid/wiring.
Wrap the sensor threads with six or seven (67) turns of
Teflon tape to prevent leakage. Do not over tighten the
sensor into its receptacle. Hand tighten the sensor, and
then tighten one or two (12) turns with a wrench.
Two point buffer calibration
Select two stable buffer solutions, preferably pH 4.0 the known process pH.
and 10.0 (pH buffers other than pH 4.0 and pH 10.0
can be used as long as the pH values are at least two pH
units apart).
NOTE: A pH 7 buffer solution reads a mV value of approx.
zero, and pH buffers read approximately 59.1 mV for
each pH unit above or below pH 7. Check the pH buffer
manufacturer specifications for millivolt values at various
temperatures since it may affect the actual value of the
buffer solution mV/pH value.
1. Immerse sensor in the first buffer solution. Allow
sensor to equilibrate to the buffer temperature (to
avoid errors due to temperature differences between
the buffer solution and sensor temperature) and wait
for reading to stabilize. Value of buffer can now be
acknowledged by analyzer/ transmitter.
2. Once the first buffer has been acknowledged by the
analyzer/transmitter, rinse the buffer solution off of
the sensor with distilled or deionized water.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 using the second buffer
solution.
4. The theoretical slope value, according to the Nernst
equation for calculating pH, is approximately 59.1
mV/pH. Over time the sensor will age, both in the
process and in storage, which will result in reduced
slope values. To ensure accurate readings, it is
recommended that the electrode be replaced when
the slope value falls below 47 to 49 mV/pH.
Recommended pH Sensor
Standardization
For maximum accuracy, the sensor can be standardized
on-line or with a process grab sample after a buffer
calibration has been performed and the sensor has been
conditioned to the process. Standardization accounts
for the sensor junction potential and other interferences.
Standardization will not change the sensors slope but
will simply adjust the analyzers reading to match that of

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Maintenance for pH electrode Figure 2. Sensor Orientation

Electrodes should respond rapidly. Sluggishness, offsets,

and erratic readings are indicators that the electrodes
may need cleaning or replacement.
1. To remove oil deposit, clean the electrode with a mild
non-abrasive detergent.
2. To remove scale deposits, soak electrodes for 1 to 5
minutes in a 5% hydrochloric acid solution.
3. Temperature effect on life expectancy: If glass
electrode life expectancy is 100% at 25C (77F), then
it will be approximately 25% at 80C (176F), and saturated KCl/AgCl reference electrode, should be
approximately 10% at 100C (212F). within +/- 20 millivolts of the value shown in the
table below. Solution temperature must be noted to
CAUTION ensure accurate interpretation of results. The ORP
Hydrochloric acid is toxic and highly corrosive. Avoid skin value of saturated quinhydrone solution is not stable
contact, wear protective gloves. Use only in a well venti- over long periods of time. Therefore, these standards
lated area. Do not inhale fumes. In case of an accident, should be made up fresh each time they are used.
consult a doctor immediately. 4. Remove the sensor from the buffer, rinse, and install
in the process.

ORP Calibration
1. After making an electrical connection between
the sensor and the instrument, obtain a standard
solution of saturated quinhydrone PN R508-8OZ
(475mV). This can also be made quite simply by
adding a few crystals of quinhydrone to either pH 4
or pH 7 buffer. Quinhydrone is only slightly soluble,
therefore only a few crystals will be required.
2. Immerse the sensor in the standard solution. Allow
1-2 minutes for the ORP sensor to stabilize.
3. Standardize the instrument to the solution value
shown in the table, right. The resulting potentials,
measured with a clean platinum electrode and
Maintenance for ORP Electrode
Electrodes should respond rapidly. Sluggishness, offsets,
and erratic readings are indicators that the electrodes
may need cleaning or replacement.
1. To remove oil deposit, clean the electrode with a mild
non-abrasive detergent.
2. To remove scale deposits, soak electrodes for 1 to 5
minutes in a 5% hydrochloric acid solution.
3. ORP (metallic) electrodes should be polished with
moistened baking soda.

Figure 3. Sensor Dimensions

1 IN MNPT WRENCH FLATS
1.30 IN ACROSS
3/4 IN MNPT 1 IN MNPT

TEMP COMP
SOLN GND

REFERENCE
JUNCTION

pH ELECTRODE

.92
2.33
6.91
8.63

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Figure 3. Sensor Dimensions

1 IN MNPT WRENCH FLATS
1.30 IN ACROSS
3/4 IN MNPT 1 IN MNPT

TEMP COMP
SOLN GND

REFERENCE
JUNCTION

pH ELECTRODE

.92
2.33
6.91
8.63

Figure 4. Typical Flow Through insertion installation using PN 2002011 Pipe Tee (sensor must be installed at
least 10 above the horizon)
Horizontal Pipe Tee (PN 2002011)
Pressure/Temperature Ratings
psig (kPa [abs]) F (C)
150 (1136) 150 (65)
128 (984) 160 (71)
102 (805) 170 (77)
80 (653) 180 (82)
57 (494) 200 (93)
48 (432) 210 (99)

Figure 5. Low Flow Cell PN 24091-00

INCH
MILLIMETER

Inlet and outlet connections are stainless steel and

take 1/4-inch OD tubing. Flow cell is polycarbonate
with 1/4-inch FNPT fittings.
Wetted materials:
Body & Nut Polyester/Polycarbonate
Fittings 316 SST
Seals Silicone
Flow cell ratings:
Temperature: 32-158F (0-70C)
Max. Pressure: 90 PSIG (721 kPa [abs])
Flow rate: 2-5 GPH (7.6-18.9 LPH)

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Figure 6. Jet Spray Cleaner PN 12707-00 (sensor must be installed at least 10 above the horizon)

The Jet Spray Cleaner eliminates routine,

manual sensor maintenance by cleaning the
sensor with water or compressed air. Flow
through the cleaner can be controlled by a
solenoid valve.
NOTE: The Jet Spray Cleaner can be used with
Handrail Mounting Assembly (PN 11275-01,
not shown) or can be mounted through
conduit as shown below.

Jet Spray Cleaner shown with

3900VP pH sensor

Figure 7. Low Flow Panel PN SQP10077-LQD

Low Flow Panel Specifications

Inlet flow 3-80 gph (11.4-304 L/hr)
Inlet pressure 3 65 psig (122 549 kPa abs)*
Temperature 32 - 122F (0 - 50C)
*The minimum inlet pressure is required to open a check valve, which pre-
vents the flow cell from draining if sample flow is lost. Removing the check
valve lowers the inlet pressure requirement to a few feet of water head.

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NOTE
For additional wiring information on this product, including sensor combinations not shown here, please refer to either our online wiring programs or
the Manual DVD enclosed with each product.
1056, 1057, 56, 5081, 6081, 54e, and XMT: http://www3.emersonprocess.com/raihome/sp/liquid/wiring/XMT/
1066 and sensors with SMART preamps: http://www2.emersonprocess.com/en-US/brands/rosemountanalytical/Liquid/Sensors/Pages/ Wiring_Diagram.aspx
1055: http://www3.emersonprocess.com/raihome/sp/liquid/wiring/1055

Figure 8. 3900-01 and 3900VP-01 to 54epH/ORP

Figure 9. 3900-02 and 3900VP-02 to 54epH/ORP

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Figure 10. Sensor Wiring 3900VP-01 gray cable to 54epH/ORP

Figure 11. Sensor Wiring 3900VP-02 gray cable to 54epH/ORP

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Figure 12. 3900-01 and 3900VP-01 to Xmt

Figure 13. 3900-02 and 3900VP-02 to Xmt

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Figure 14. Sensor Wiring 3900VP-01 with gray cable to XMT

Figure 15. Sensor Wiring 3900VP-02 with gray cable to Xmt

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Figure 16. 3900-01 and 3900VP-01 to 1055

Figure 17. Two-Input 3900-01 and 3900VP-01 to 1055

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Figure 18. 3900-02 and 3900VP-02 to 1055

Figure 19. Two-Input 3900-02 and 3900VP-02 to 1055

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Figure 20. Wiring with Remote Junction Box and Preamp (PN 23555-00) to 3900-02 and 3900VP-02

Figure 21. 1055pH/pH Wiring through Remote Junction Boxes to 3900-02 and 3900VP-02

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3900 Sensors, Preamplifier in Junction Box

For 3900-02 and 3900VP-02 sensors
Instruction Sheet

Non-preamp sensors
Blue Cable
ID (inner drain)
(No Connection

1 1 Connect to instrument 1
ground or as shown
Green ID (inner drain)
2
2 2
2 2
White White (RTD Return) 1
3
3 3
3 RTD RTN /RTN 3
White/Red White/Red (RTD Sense)
4
4 4
4 RTD SENSE /SNS 4 2

Red 5 5 Red (RTD in) 3

5 5 RTD IN 5
White/Gray
Figure 22. 3900 Sensors, Preamplifier in Junction Box

6 6 White/Gray (Reference Shield) 4

6 6 Ref SHLD / SHLD /GUARD 6

Gray 7 7 Gray (Reference in) 5

7 7 REF / REF IN 7
Blue 8 8 Blue (Solution Ground) 6
8 8 GND/SOL GND 8
Clear White/Black ( mV/pH Shield) 7
9
9 9
9 pH SHLD / SHLD / GUARD 9
Orange 10 10 Black ( mV/pH in) 8
10 10 pH/pH in 10

11 Brown (-5VDC) -5VDC /-V SNSR 9

TB 1 11 11
Green (+5 VDC) 10
12 +5VDC / +V SNSR 12

TB 2 Extension Cable PN 23646-01 or

9200273 shown Rosemount Analytical 54epH/ORP XMT
BNC intruments: 5081
Extension Cable PN 9200348 can also 56 / 1056 / 1057 /
No Connection be used; extend color scheme from
1066 / 6081
sensor or VP8 cable instead of using
shown wiring scheme.
Remote Junction Box PN 23555-00 or Sensor Head Junction Box PN 23709-00
(Both J-boxes include Preamplifier Board PN 23557-00)

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-01
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3900 Sensors, Preamplifier in Sensor

For 3900-01 and 3900VP-01 sensors
Preamplifier in sensor
Blue Cable

Connect to instrument 1
Green Green ground or as shown
2
General Purpose pH/ORP Sensor

White White (RTD Return) RTD RTN /RTN 3 1

White/Red White/Red (RTD Sense) RTD SENSE /SNS 4 2

Figure 23. 3900 Sensors, Preamplifier in Sensor

Red Red (RTD in)

RTD IN 5 3
White/Gray
Ref SHLD / SHLD /GUARD 6 4

Gray Gray (Reference in) 5

7
REF / REF IN
Blue Blue (Solution Ground) 8 6
GND/SOL GND
Clear Clear ( mV/pH Shield) 9 7
pH SHLD / SHLD / GUARD
Orange Orange ( mV/pH in)
pH/pH in 10 8

White/Gray (-5V) 9
-5VDC /-V SNSR 11
ID (inner drain) (+5V)
12 10
+5VDC / +V SNSR

54epH/ORP XMT
Rosemount Analytical
intruments: 56 / 1056 / 1057 / 5081
1066 / 6081
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Junction Box used for extending cable

For 3900-01 and 3900VP-02 sensors
Instruction Sheet

Preamplifier in sensor
Blue Cable

1 1 Connect to instrument 1

Green Inner Drain ground or as shown

2
2 2
2 2
White 3 3 White (RTD Return) 1
3 3 RTD RTN /RTN 3
White/Red White/Red (RTD Sense) 2
4
4 4
4 RTD SENSE /SNS 4
Figure 23. 3900 Sensors, Preamplifier in Sensor

Red 5 5 Red (RTD in) RTD IN 3

5 5 5

6 6 White/Gray (No connection) 4

6 6 Ref SHLD / SHLD /GUARD 6
Gray
7 7 Gray (Reference in) 5
7 7 REF / REF IN 7
Blue 8 8 Blue (Solution Ground) 6
8 8 GND/SOL GND 8
Clear (Orange shield) 9 9 White/Black (mV/pH Sheild) 7
9 9 pH SHLD / SHLD / GUARD 9
Orange 10 10 Black ( mV/pH in) 8
10 10 pH/pH in 10
White/Gray Brown (-5VDC) 9
11 11
11 -5VDC /-V SNSR 11
ID (inner drain)
12 12 Green (+5 VDC) 12 10
+5VDC / +V SNSR
TB 1 TB 2
Extension Cable PN 23646-01 54epH/ORP XMT
Rosemount Analytical
or 9200273 shown. 5081
intruments: 56 / 1056 / 1057 /
Remote Junction Box PN 23550-00 (with Extension Cable PN 9200348 1066 / 6081
Extension board for point-to-point wiring) can also be used; White/gray
is replacement wire color for Brown wire.

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Figure 22. 3900-01 and 3900VP-01 to Models 5081, 4081 or 3081

Figure 23. 3900-02 and 3900VP-02 to Models 5081, 4081 or 3081

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Figure 10. Wiring for 3900-01 and 3900VP-01 to 56, 1056 & 1057 pH

Figure 11. Wiring for 3900-02 and 3900VP-02 to 56, 1056 & 1057 pH

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Figure 26. Sensor Wiring 3900VP-01 with gray cable to 1056/56

Figure 27. Sensor Wiring 3900VP-02 with gray cable to 1056/56

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Figure 28. Sensor Wiring 3900VP-01 with gray cable to 1057

Figure 29. Sensor Wiring 3900VP-01 with gray cable to 1057

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Figure 30. pH/ORP Sensor Wiring 1066/3900VP-01 (blue cable refer to manual for recommended cable order)

Figure 31. pH/ORP Sensor Wiring 1066/3900VP-02 (gray cable refer to manual for recommended cable order)

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Figure 32. pH/ORP Sensor Wiring 1066/3900VP-01 (refer to manual for recommended cable order)

Figure 33. pH/ORP Sensor Wiring 1066/3900VP-01 (blue cable refer to manual for recommended cable order)

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Figure 34. pH/ORP Sensor Wiring 1066/3900VP-02 (refer to manual for recommended cable order)

Figure 35. pH/ORP Sensor Wiring 1066/3900VP-02 (blue cable refer to manual for recommended cable order)

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Figure 36. Sensor Wiring 3900VP-01 with gray cable to 5081

Figure 37. Sensor Wiring 3900VP-01 with gray cable to 5081

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Figure 38. 3900-01 and 3900VP-01 to 6081-P

Figure 39. 3900-02 and 3900VP-02 to 6081-P

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Figure 40. Sensor Wiring 3900VP-01 with gray cable to 6081

Figure 41. Sensor Wiring 3900VP-02 with gray cable to 5081

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Ordering Information
The 3900/3900VP pH/ORP Sensor is housed in a PSS
plastic body with built-in solution ground for advanced
diagnostics. A Pt-100 RTD is offered for temperature
compensator. The sensor is available with an integral cable
or VP8 connector. Junction box kits with preamplifiers
can be ordered separately if an analyzer/ transmitter with
an integral preamplifier is not located within 15 ft. of the
sensor. SMART preamplifier (-01) is the standard pream-
plifier option, and is compatible with models XMT, 3081,
5081, 6081, 54e, 1055 and 1056 analyzers/transmitters.

3900 pH/ORPSensor - New Generation general purpose sensor

Code Preamplifier Option
01 Preamplifier
02 No preamplifier

Code Measuring Electrode

10 General Purpose Low resistivity GPLR pH Glass (0 - 14pH)
12 Platinum ORP

EXAMPLE 3900 - 01 - 12

3900VP pH/ORPSensor - New Generation general purpose sensor with VP

Code Preamplifier Option

01 Preamplifier
02 No preamplifier

Code Measuring Electrode

10 General Purpose Low resistivity GPLR pH Glass (0 - 14pH)
12 Platinum ORP

EXAMPLE 3900VP - 02 - 10

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Accessories
Part Number Description

24281-00 15 ft. cable with mating VP8 connector

24281-01 25 ft. cable with mating VP8 connector
24281-02 2.5 ft. cable with mating VP8 connector
24281-03 50 ft. cable with mating VP8 connector
24281-04 100 ft. cable with mating VP8 connector
24281-05 4 ft. cable with mating VP8 connector
24281-06 10 ft. cable with mating VP8 connector
24281-07 20 ft. cable with mating VP8 connector
24281-08 30 ft. cable with mating VP8 connector
12707-00 Jet cleaner
23242-02 Insertion adapter
24091-00 Low flow cell
23555-00 Junction Box with Preamplifier for Models 54e, 3081, 4081, 5081, XMT, 1055, 1056
2002011 CPVC flow through Tee, 1-1/2 in. NPT process connection
11275-01 Sensor handrail assembly
9210012 Buffer solution, 4.01 pH, 16oz
9210013 Buffer solution, 6.86 pH, 16oz
9210014 Buffer solution, 9.18 pH, 16oz
9200273 Extension cable, gray
9200348 Extension cable, blue
SQP10077-LQD Low Flow Control Panel

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